Republic of the Province of

CITY OF

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

SECOND CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 01 SERIES OF 2006

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PILOT COMMUNITY KILN OVEN FACILITY AND ITS COMPONENTS WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLAY INDUSTRY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.

WHEREAS , it is the vision of the city government of Vigan to initiate and identify income generating and gainful livelihood projects such as the clay industry and its related products as to insure its growth and competitiveness;

WHEREAS , in the proposals book of the Vigan Master plan the establishment of a pilot community kiln has been identified;

WHEREAS , in the Strategic Plan of the City the improvement of the productivity of traditional crafts have been one of the objectives of the City government for the year 2004-2007 to increase the income of rural barangays;

WHEREAS , the fact cannot be denied that clay industry is one of the traditional industries in Vigan which is in need to be improved, protected and preserved so as to enhance the city’s pride as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a center of culture and tourism of the north;

WHEREAS , there is a need to pass this ordinance for the people to continue their livelihood during rainy season for during those days the absence of kiln oven hinders the production of clay industry;

WHEREAS , to improve quality clean air for the control and management of air pollution consistent with the ambient air quality;

BE IT ORDAINED that:

SECTION 1. TITLE: This shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PILOT COMMUNITY KILN OVEN FACILITY AND ITS COMPONENTS WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLAY INDUSTRY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF”

SECTION 2. SCOPE: The following Barangays shall be declared pilot beneficiaries of this ordinance: 1. Ayusan Sur 2. Barangay Barraca 3. Barangay Bulala 4. Barangay Paoa 5. Barangay Paratong 6. Barangay Pong-ol

1 7. Barangay Salindeg 8. Barangay Pagburnayan 9. and such other barangays as may be determined by the Vigan Traditional Industry Board

SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS:

3.1. A Kiln Oven Facilities shall be established at a location as determined by “VIGAN TRADITIONAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD” where the maximum beneficiaries shall be considered.

3.2. The Vigan Traditional Industry Development Board shall adopt plans for the sustainability and development of the clay industry.

SECTION 4. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: That the amount of not less than One Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P1,500,000.00) be appropriated annually for a period of three year from the Annual Development Fund or a sufficient amount for the establishment and sustainability of the pilot kiln oven facility and its components

SECTION 5. KILN OVEN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROVISION – Other provisions necessary for the realization and progress in reaching the objectives of this ordinance but not specifically prescribed herein are hereby entrusted to the discretion, decision, wisdom and power of the Vigan Traditional Industry Development Board.

SECTION 6. All existing ordinances and resolutions inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7 . This ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED on March 6, 2006.

(Sgd.) FRANCISCO P. RANCHES, JR. City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer

(Sgd.) ALFREDO FIGUERRES, JR. (Sgd.) AUDIE Q. AGDAMAG Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Sangguniang Panlungsod Member

(Sgd.) EVERIN F. MOLINA (Sgd.) HERMENIGILDO APELIN Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Sangguniang Panlungsod Member

(Sgd.) GERMELINA S. GOULART (Sgd.) FELIX A. ANINAG Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Sangguniang Panlungsod Member

(Sgd.) ANDRES ADRIATICO (Sgd.) HENRY A. FORMOSO Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Sangguniang Panlungsod Member

(Sgd.) LORETO QUIBILAN (Sgd.) MAXIMO ALVES Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Sangguniang Panlungsod Member

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(Sgd.) CONSTANTE V. BENZON (Sgd.) CHRIS DAN F. FIELDAD Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Sangguniang Panlungsod Member

Attested:

(Sgd.) JAYSON P. AVILA Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod

Approved:

(Sgd.) FERDINAND C. MEDINA City Mayor

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